Class B Front Load Truck Driver

Interstate Waste Services•Yonkers, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is seeking experienced CDL B Front Load Truck Drivers. Safety is a top priority. This position offers competitive hourly pay, a Monday-Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays, and no overnights. The company is a progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services, serving Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded into Pennsylvania and Ohio. They cater to a diverse range of customers and are committed to providing high-quality services while focusing on safety. IWS balances the standards of a large corporate company with a small business family culture.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL
Airbrake Endorsement
1-year CDL driving experience in the last 7 years
Great Safety Record and Clean MVR
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA & Applicable Traffic Regulations
Ability to speak & read English to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic & signals, respond to official questions & make legible entries on reports & records
Ability to read & understand a map
Meet physical & safety requirements of the position
Willing & able to work required worked hours as allowed under DOT regulation & may include weekend, night &/or holiday work
21 Years of Age & Legally Eligible to Work in the United States
Minimum 1 year Front Load Garbage Truck experience required
Drivers are responsible for ensuring their truck is in compliance with IWS’s safety standards as well as OSHA and DOT regulations, and local traffic laws, prior to and while operating the vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Driver or Helper for a Refuge Company is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate front, side, or rear-loading trucks for the pick-up service of bags or containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility, potentially making multiple trips per shift.
Perform pre and post-trip inspections of the truck.
Ensure the truck is in compliance with IWS safety standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and local traffic laws.
Navigate through congested communities and confined or tight areas.
Perform highly skilled backing maneuvers.
Routinely climb in and out of the truck cab to service customer accounts.